Quick Overview

The GPU-Xpander Rack Mount 8 Series II is a 5U, external PCI Express (PCIe) expansion chassis that can support 1-2 server connections with up to 8 discrete, dual-slot graphics or GPU cards per system. This enables massive parallel calculations separate from the server, greatly enhancing system performance and flexibility. NOW PCIe GEN3!

By connecting Cubixs Xpander Rackmount systems to your current 19' rackmount standalone or blade servers, you instantly transform your legacy PC systems into supercomputers for running GPU-accelerated applications ranging from scientific research and CAE modeling/simulation software, to the latest high-performance digital content creation, linear editing, and digital intermediate solutions - dramatically enhancing performance of these applications by as much as 10x-50x or more beyond the capabilities of todays multi-core CPU technology.

Xpander Rackmount provides an independent life support system for each server or workstation, and each with its own power and cooling, dedicated to the GPUs (as well as other PCI Express-based I/O) themselves. Because Xpander is a separate add-on module, you dont tax your existing computers cooling capability, power supply(s), or violate its warranty by operating it beyond manufacturers specifications. You reduce your capital expense increments since you add two or more PCI Express slots to your existing computers instead of a new rackmount workstation with all of the CPU, memory, storage, and operating system license requirements.

Retrofit Existing PCsIf you are thinking about adding powerful graphics adapters to your existing computer, learn from the mistakes of others. There are a lot of uncertainties. Is there adequate power for one or more additional 200+ Watt GPUs in your current system? How about enough power for two double-wide 200+ Watt adapters? Will adding a high-powered graphics adapter overheat your workstation or server? Do you have enough physical space for one, two or more graphics cards inside your PC? With Cubix GPU-Xpander systems, questions about using an existing PC have answers.

Buying proprietary oversized workstations to run GPU-enabled applications may put you at odds with your Information Technology and Purchasing departments. Why invite conflict? Instead, connect your limited but familiar corporate-approved PC to an Xpander. This combination allows you to garner the best possible return on your PC investments from existing service contracts, familiar sourcing, and corporate standards purchasing perspectives. Contact Cubix for guidance on connecting your current deskside or rackmount computers to Xpander.

Standards-Based Open ArchitectureBuying proprietary, oversized PCs to run GPU-enabled applications may put you at odds with your I.T. and Purchasing Departments. Why invite conflict? Instead, use your limited but familiar corporate-approved workstations and servers with Cubix Xpander Rackmount Systems. This combination allows you to garner the best possible return on your PC investments from existing service contracts and corporate standards purchasing perspectives.

Installation is easy. You simply insert a GPU-Xpander PCIe x8 or x16 adapter into your host computer's PCI Express slot, connect the cable to the GPU-Xpander, load the GPUs software driver on your workstation or server, and youre ready to harness the power of GPU-computing!

Many other GPGPU applications such as Siemens 4D Ultrasound, Dalsa Machine Vision, and Manifold GIS

Rackmount 8 Series II

The GPU-Xpander Rack Mount 8 Series II is a 5U, external PCI Express (PCIe) expansion chassis that can support 1-2 server connections with up to 8 discrete, dual-slot graphics or GPU cards per system. This enables massive parallel calculations separate from the server, greatly enhancing system performance and flexibility.

Don't let your rackmount computers' lack of 'watts and slots' hold you back. Get your graphics or HPC processing on with Xpander Rack Mount 16 for up to 4 computers per unit. It will give your studio, engineering firm, or IT Data Center the graphics acceleration and HPC performance it needs at a reasonable cost with little or no interruption to routine or workflow.

GPU-Manager For Microsoft WindowsCubix GPU-Manager is an application that provides management of graphics processing unit (GPU) clusters in Cubix GPU-Xpander enclosures. The primary aims of GPU-Manager are asset management, health monitoring and technical support data of GPUs. GPU-Manager runs under Microsoft Windows but does not support PCIe devices that are not GPUs. If you run Microsoft Windows on computers connected to GPU-Xpander, you can download GPU-Manager from the Cubix Website here and install it.